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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 14 months after the SP-100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-2 matches up vs the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-100

 SH-2 SP-100 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SH-2

 SP-100 SH-2 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SP-100

 SH-2 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 and the SP-100.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and SP-100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-11 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $400