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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 2 years later than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-2 grades vs the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SH-2 XZ-10 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SH-2

 XZ-10 SH-2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus XZ-10

 SH-2 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the XZ-10.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and XZ-10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
55
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-03-11 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $428