Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Released March 2015
- Old Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung TL500
SH-2 | TL500 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 57 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus SH-2
TL500 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung TL500
SH-2 | TL500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |