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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(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
Olympus SH-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Olympus SH-3

 N Facebook ready SH-3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SH-3 N Facebook ready 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2013Fresher by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-3

 N Facebook ready SH-3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

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

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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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography information
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
72
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyOlympus Stylus SH-3
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