Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R 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
- Announced March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Replacement is Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-2 was manufactured 21 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 matches up vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony RX1R
SH-2 | RX1R | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 21 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus SH-2
RX1R | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX1R
SH-2 | RX1R | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 versus the RX1R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and RX1R.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 secs |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
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 score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 270 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $2,798 |