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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(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
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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Olympus SH-2

 S7000 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S7000

 SH-2 S7000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Olympus SH-2

 S7000 SH-2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2015Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
terrible battery (180 shots)
more heavy than competition (165g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
55
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (165g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Olympus Stylus SH-2
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