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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 15 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-2 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SH-2 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2014Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SH-2

 Galaxy Camera 2 SH-2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SH-2 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
37
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-11 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $400