Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung HZ25W
SH-2 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SH-2
HZ25W | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung HZ25W
SH-2 | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |