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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 8 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SX10 IS SH-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SH-3 SX10 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SX10 IS SH-3 

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS and the SH-3.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SH-3 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SH-3.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detection focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $275 $579