Clicky

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SH-2 was unveiled 5 years after the W370 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SH-2 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony W370

 SH-2 W370 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SH-2

 W370 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W370

 SH-2 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 and the W370.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and W370.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
44
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Sony W370
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-03-11 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $230