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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SH-2

 SP-610UZ SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SH-2 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SH-2

 SP-610UZ SH-2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the SH-2.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SH-2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SH-2.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 340 images 380 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $399