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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
Olympus SH-2
(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
  • Released March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was unveiled 7 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P90 grades against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus SH-2

 P90 SH-2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon P90

 SH-2 P90 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus SH-2

 P90 SH-2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 compared to the SH-2.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and SH-2 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SH-2.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P90
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix P90Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 grams (0.88 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $399