Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2
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![Nikon Coolpix P7100 front Nikon Coolpix P7100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100/Nikon-P7100-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P7000
- Refreshed by Nikon P7700
(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
- Announced March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7100 versus Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
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The P7100 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the P7100 matches up against the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus SH-2
P7100 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon P7100
SH-2 | P7100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus SH-2
P7100 | SH-2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Nikon P7100 versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P7100 against the SH-2.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and SH-2 is 82 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and SH-2.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-20 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 380 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $750 | $399 |