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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled very close to the TG-4 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-2 grades vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus TG-4

 SH-2 TG-4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SH-2

 TG-4 SH-2 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-4

 SH-2 TG-4 
RevealedMarch 2015April 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the TG-4.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TG-4.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
55
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-03-11 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $379