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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Olympus 6000
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus 6000

 SH-2 6000 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2009More modern by 70 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SH-2

 6000 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus 6000

 SH-2 6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Olympus 6000
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
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