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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L110 and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the L110 matches up versus the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus SH-2

 L110 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon L110

 SH-2 L110 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2010Newer by 62 months
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Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus SH-2

 L110 SH-2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 and the SH-2.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and SH-2 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and SH-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
54
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $399