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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-2 scores versus the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus TG-6

 SH-2 TG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SH-2

 TG-6 SH-2 
RevealedMay 2019March 2015Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-6

 SH-2 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior 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 TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 versus the TG-6.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TG-6 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
44
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-03-11 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $449