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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 SH-2 SZ-11 
AnnouncedMarch 2015July 2011Newer by 44 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 SZ-11 SH-2 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the SH-2.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and SH-2 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and SH-2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
44
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (226g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
70
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
43
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
65
 lighter than average (226 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
40
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
55
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than average (226g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $399