Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-2 was brought out 5 years after the 6000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus 6000
SH-2 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 70 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SH-2
6000 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus 6000
SH-2 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 compared to the 6000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and 6000 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and 6000.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Alternative name | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $259 |