Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-2
Portability
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
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86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
50
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Launched January 2019
- Older Model is Nikon A900
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Let's look more closely at the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1000 was unveiled 3 years after the SH-2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1000 scores vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SH-2
| A1000 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2019 |  | March 2015 | More modern by 47 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon A1000
| SH-2 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SH-2
| A1000 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 compared to the SH-2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SH-2 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and SH-2.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone support
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2019-01-18 | 2015-03-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 380 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $477 | $399 |