Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-2 was introduced 3 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-2 grades versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony HX10V
SH-2 | HX10V | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | February 2012 | More recent by 37 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SH-2
HX10V | SH-2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V
SH-2 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 and the HX10V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and HX10V.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-03-11 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 234 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $616 |