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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 6 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-2 scores versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung TL100

 SH-2 TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SH-2

 TL100 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL100

 SH-2 TL100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical 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) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 versus the TL100.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TL100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (219g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-03-11 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $22