Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 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
- Released March 2015
- Replaced the Olympus SH-1
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SH-2 was released 3 years after the TX55 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-2 grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony TX55
SH-2 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus SH-2
TX55 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony TX55
SH-2 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 against the TX55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and TX55.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-03-11 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $350 |