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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was brought out 4 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-2 scores against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung TL500

 SH-2 TL500 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2010Newer by 57 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus SH-2

 TL500 SH-2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL500

 SH-2 TL500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 against the TL500.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and TL500.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
44
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
55
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (386g)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL500
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-03-11 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $527