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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-2 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SH-2 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2015August 2012More recent by 32 months
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SH-2 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 against the SP-820UZ.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SH-2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
44
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
70
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lighter than average (271g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
74
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lighter than average (271g)
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
55
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (271g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 380 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $299