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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SH-2 matches up versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung HZ25W

 SH-2 HZ25W 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2010Fresher by 57 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SH-2

 HZ25W SH-2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung HZ25W

 SH-2 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 and the HZ25W.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
54
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-11 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $350