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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 3 years after the WB850F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-2 grades vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung WB850F

 SH-2 WB850F 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SH-2

 WB850F SH-2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB850F

 SH-2 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has physical dimensions 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the WB850F.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and WB850F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
55
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-03-11 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $599