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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Sony HX10V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony HX10V

 SH-2 HX10V 
IntroducedMarch 2015February 2012More recent by 37 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SH-2

 HX10V SH-2 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V

 SH-2 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Sony HX10V
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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