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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Renewed by Nikon P1000
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
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P900 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was introduced at a similar time to the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P900 scores against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SH-2

 P900 SH-2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon P900

 SH-2 P900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SH-2

 P900 SH-2 
ReleasedMarch 2015March 2015Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 features external measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P900 against the SH-2.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and SH-2 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography details
Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
45
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (899 grams)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (271g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P900
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
60
good battery life (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than others in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
54
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (899g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix P900Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-02 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $399