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Olympus SH-21
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    16 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Display size

3 in

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

3D

Yes

Weak points

Normal focus range (wide angle)

10 cm

Orientation sensor

No

Custom white balance

No

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Expert reviews

DigitalVersus

The SH-21 is the first in a new series of 'SH' superzoom compacts from Olympus. The SH-21 is actually pretty similar to the firm's SZ-20, but with a...

CNet UK

The SH-21 fits squarely into Olympus' Traveller range. With a long zoom, high resolution and a sturdy, no-frills body that feels like it could take a...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) February 2012
Released (FR) February 2012
Colors
Black
Gold
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 16 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 12.5 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 24-300 mm
Maximum aperture F3.0 - F5.9
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 4 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Metering modes Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D Yes
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 925 mAh
Size and weight
59 in
31 in
105 in
184 oz
Olympus SH-21
Height 59 in
Width 105 in
Deep 31 in
Weight 184 oz
Image
Max resolution 4608x3456 pixels
Ratio 4:3
16:9
ISO min 80
ISO max 3200
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance No
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus No
Normal focus range (wide angle) 10 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Range 6.7 m
External flash No
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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Testing the video mode in 1080p

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Testing the video mode compact Olympus SH-21 in 1080p

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    Testing the video mode in 1080p

    Testing the video mode compact Olympus SH-21 in 1080p

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