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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 15 months later than the WB2200F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SH-2 WB2200F 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SH-2

 WB2200F SH-2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB2200F

 SH-2 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has physical measurements 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 WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 vs the WB2200F.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
25
quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $599