Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 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
- Announced March 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-2 was manufactured 2 years later than the W710 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 grades against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony W710
SH-2 | W710 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 27 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus SH-2
W710 | SH-2 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W710
SH-2 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 and the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and W710.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-03-11 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $90 |