Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched August 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was brought out 3 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the N Facebook ready scores versus the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Olympus SH-3
N Facebook ready | SH-3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon N Facebook ready
SH-3 | N Facebook ready | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-3
N Facebook ready | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready has got exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SH-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SH-3.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older N Facebook ready will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 380 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $579 |