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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 4 years after the PL200 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 scores vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung PL200

 SH-2 PL200 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2010More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SH-2

 PL200 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung PL200

 SH-2 PL200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 vs the PL200.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and PL200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
54
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-03-11 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $0