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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony TX55

 SH-2 TX55 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus SH-2

 TX55 SH-2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony TX55

 SH-2 TX55 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
44
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Sony TX55
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
54
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony TX55
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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