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Comparison of Olympus SH-21 and Olympus VR-360 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VR-360 ×
Olympus SH-21 ×
General
ModelOlympus VR-360Olympus SH-21
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberVR-360SH-21
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104105
1↑Width (mm)2831
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)172184
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 3 ED elementsOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 300.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)12.512.5
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking, Touch target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEESP light metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, SunsetScene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)ISO 1600: 0.1 - 6.7 m (Wide); 0.9 - 3.4 m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3459
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant--
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video outpu)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • audio/video outpu)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-15
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] image management software
  • olympus [ib] software
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking, Viewable 3D Image Capture. Available in silver, black, brownDual Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movie, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment



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