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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 19 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony QX10

 SH-2 QX10 
AnnouncedMarch 2015September 2013Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SH-2

 QX10 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony QX10

 SH-2 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 versus the QX10.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and QX10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Sony QX10 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (105g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
55
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony QX10
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2015-03-11 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $250