The performance section is where we look at the image quality performance of the camera. After shooting 16 JPEG images, it takes 22 seconds for the camera to write the images to the memory card. Shutter Responseįocus and shutter response are both very quick. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras. Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. You can also edit images with custom signatures, Art Filters, and stamps.īattery life - Battery life is rated at 380 shots according to Olympus / CIPA test results, which is very good for a compact camera, although extended use of Wi-Fi and flash is likely to reduce the battery life further. Remote control of the camera from a smart device lets you set the zoom, self-timer, white balance and exposure (ISO, shutter speed, aperture), shooting and drive modes, AF area, and shutter. Geotagging with GPS location information. Wi-Fi features - The camera features built-in Wi-Fi and the free Olympus Image Share (OI.Share) app enables easy sharing of files (RAW / JPEG / MOV) with connected smart devices. The rest of the settings are available via the menu button, and there is built-in help in the camera to help explain the options and settings. The shooting settings are displayed down the right hand side of the screen, with the available options listed dependent on the mode you are in.
The 4-way pad is used to cycle through the camera menus. The screen quality is good, although with 460k dots it is lagging behind some of the competition. The info button can be used to change what's displayed on the screen and the camera features a dual-axis electronic level. The camera has a mode dial on top, along with a small number of buttons and controls, making the camera easy to use. However you can't use the touch-screen to select and browse the menu options. You can use the 3inch touch-screen to set the focus position and shoot photos, simply by pressing the screen. The camera has good build quality, although the battery and memory card compartment cover uses quite thin plastic.
Textured black plastic grips on the front and back of the camera may give the camera a stylish look, however they aren't as grippy as rubber and therefore we'd recommend using the provided neck / shoulder strap. The classic styling of the camera looks very good, some would even say cool, with a solid black band across the middle, and silver metal plates across the top and bottom. Available in black or two-tone silver and black (as shown).Raw shooting, Live composite shooting, Nightscape mode.11.5fps / 16 frames continuous shooting.A fast 240fps High-Speed Movie mode is available, albeit at a reduced resolution.
It's also possible to shoot photos while recording video without interrupting movie capture. The camera has a 1080p Full HD 60p movie mode, as well as time-lapse movie recording. There are a number of scene modes including a Super Macro mode that lets you focus on subjects just 3cm away from the front of the lens. The camera has iAuto mode to automatically choose the best settings for the scene, and an automatic panoramic shooting mode makes it easy to create panoramic shots in camera. OI.Share lets you use it with compatible Olympus cameras for remote shooting, image transfer, image editing, and geotagging. The camera features classic styling, similar to the Olympus PEN series, as well as the film camera, the Olympus TRIP 35, and as a result looks more interesting than most compact cameras available.Īrt filters add creative effects to images, while photo story offers a number of different ways to creatively frame a number of photos.īuilt-in Wi-Fi connects to the Olympus Image Share app and is available for Android and iOS devices. On the back is a 3inch touch-screen, with a 460,000 dot resolution. 5-axis image stabilisation works for stills and video, which will help when using the optical zoom, shooting in low light, or recording video handheld. The Olympus Stylus SH-2 offers a 24x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25-600mm in 35mm terms, f/3.0-6.9 in a pocketable metal and plastic camera body. 5-axis image stabilisation helps keep photos and video steady, and the camera has a number of advanced shooting modes including manual shooting, time-lapse video creation, live view composite shooting, nightscape mode, plus raw shooting. The Olympus Stylus SH-2 is a compact travel zoom camera that offers a 24x optical zoom lens, a 16 megapixel sensor, 3inch touch-screen and built-in Wi-Fi, along with a retro-styled camera body.
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