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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years after the H55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony H55

 SH-2 H55 
IntroducedMarch 2015June 2010More modern by 58 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SH-2

 H55 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H55

 SH-2 H55 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 features external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 vs the H55.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and H55 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and H55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
55
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-03-11 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $235