• 1/1.5 inch 0.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nokia 1020 advantages over Olympus SH-2

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.2 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    10 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 271g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    983k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    41.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus SH-2 advantages over Nokia 1020

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/1.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Nokia 1020
Olympus SH-50
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Olympus SH-50

Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-50
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SH-50

Compared to Olympus SH-1

Nokia 1020
Olympus SH-1
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Olympus SH-1

Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-1
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SH-1

Compared to Canon G9X

Nokia 1020
Canon G9X
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Canon G9X

Olympus SH-2
Canon G9X
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Canon G9X

Compared to Nikon 360

Nokia 1020
Nikon 360
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Nikon 360

Olympus SH-2
Nikon 360
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Nikon 360

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Nokia 1020
Canon G9X Mark II
  • $300
  • 1/1.5 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner
  • $449
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nokia 1020 vs Canon G9X Mark II

Olympus SH-2
Canon G9X Mark II
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $449
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Canon G9X Mark II

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