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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung WB210

 SH-2 WB210 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2011More recent by 45 months
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SH-2

 WB210 SH-2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB210

 SH-2 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 versus the WB210.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and WB210.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2011-07-19
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format 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 microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $279