Select two new cameras to compare
Olympus Stylus SH-2 vs Olympus Stylus SH-3
Olympus Stylus SH-2
Camera summary
The Olympus Stylus SH-2, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on March 11, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus SH-1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus Stylus SH-1
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus Stylus SH-3, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus Stylus SH-3
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included LI-92B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus Stylus SH-3
Camera summary
The Olympus Stylus SH-3, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2016.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus SH-2, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus Stylus SH-2
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included LI-92B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | March 11, 2015 | Feb. 8, 2016 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $0.00 | $299.98 |
| model | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Successor model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
Lense |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
No |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | No |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 11.5 fps | 11.5 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Battery life | 380 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery model | LI-92B | LI-92B |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm | 109 x 63 x 42mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 271 grs | 271 grs |
Screen |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3' | 1/2.3' |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Headphone port |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | H.264 | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus Stylus SH-2 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |