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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SH-2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SH-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was brought out 5 years later than the SH-2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II matches up vs the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus SH-2

 Z7 II SH-2 
ReleasedOctober 2020March 2015More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 SH-2 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SH-2

 Z7 II SH-2 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II compared to the SH-2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and SH-2 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and SH-2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
55
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 420 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,997 $399