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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SH-2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was brought out 3 years later than the SH-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X grades versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SH-2

 E-M1X SH-2 
RevealedJanuary 2019March 2015Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 SH-2 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SH-2

 E-M1X SH-2 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions 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-M1X and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1X versus the SH-2.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and SH-2 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and SH-2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997g)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
68
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
55
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
more heavy than competition (997g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots 380 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $2,999 $399