Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
(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
- Announced March 2015
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Later Model is Olympus SH-3
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S7000 and Olympus SH-2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S7000 was unveiled within a month of the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S7000 scores against the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Olympus SH-2
S7000 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S7000
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Olympus SH-2
S7000 | SH-2 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | March 2015 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S7000 and Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S7000 against the SH-2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and SH-2 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and SH-2.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.2 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (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 |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 180 images | 380 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $399 |