• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 136.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Nikon Coolpix L20
  • Olympus Stylus SH-2
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General
Model Number: L20 SH-2
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $129.95 $399.99
Street Price:   $499.00
Date Available: 2009-02-15 2015-04-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.8 oz (135 g) 9.6 oz (271 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
(97 x 61 x 29 mm) 		4.3 x 2.5 x 1.7 in.
(109 x 63 x 42 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   BSI CMOS
Effective Megapixels: 10.0 16.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.69 microns 1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   None
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) 		4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.ORF)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 11.5
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (60p/​30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
432x324 (240p)
Movie File Format:   MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for High-Speed Movie and Time-Lapse Movie)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Nikkor lens Olympus lens; 11 elements in 10 groups with 3/6 aspherical and 3 ED elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 136mm 25 - 600mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.7 - 24mm 4.5 - 108mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.60x 24.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.1 (wide) / f/6.7 (tele) - ??? f/3.0 or f/8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or f/20 (tele) with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity 		10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity 		3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Touch AF, AF Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:    
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   6400
Minimum ISO (native):   125
ISO Settings: Auto (64 - 1600) Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash Auto, Sunlight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, One-touch
Shutter Speed Range:   1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:   Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD), Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist Scene Modes: Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Sport, Iindoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Super Macro, Backlight HDR, Night Capture, Night+Portrait, Night Scene, Fireworks, Handheld Star Light, Live Composite Panorama; Photo Story; Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented
Self Timer: 10 seconds 2, 12, custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a 4.4
Flash Range Description: n/a ISO 3200: W: 0.1m - 8.3m; T: 0.4m - 3.6m
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   UHS-I
Other Memory:   UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   RAW (.ORF)
Movie File Format:   MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for High-Speed Movie and Time-Lapse Movie)
Included Memory: 20.0 MB 37.0 MB
Included Memory Type: Internal Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Via Wi-Fi or RM-UC1 USB Remote Cable Release
Connections (extended):   Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input), Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   11.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   16
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 240 shots (Alkaline AA) 380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA Proprietary LI-92B
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 2 x AA Alkaline disposable 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes
Software
Included Software: Software Suite CD-ROM Olympus Viewer
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Smart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red. Available in black or silver.