Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7010
(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
- Launched March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7010 scores vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus SH-2
7010 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus 7010
SH-2 | 7010 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-2
7010 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7010 and Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 compared to the SH-2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and SH-2 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and SH-2.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Other name | mju 7010 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $399 |