Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1
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![Olympus Stylus SH-2 front Olympus Stylus SH-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2/Olympus-SH-2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1/Sony-RX1-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
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The SH-2 was unveiled 2 years after the RX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-2 matches up versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony RX1
SH-2 | RX1 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 25 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus SH-2
RX1 | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX1
SH-2 | RX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 vs the RX1.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and RX1.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $2,798 |