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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus SH-2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was unveiled 8 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-410 scores vs the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus SH-2

 E-410 SH-2 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-410

 SH-2 E-410 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2007More recent by 94 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus SH-2

 E-410 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-410 vs the SH-2.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and SH-2 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-410 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography information
Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
49
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus E-410Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-410 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-06-14 2015-03-11
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release - $399