Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SH-3
SX10 IS | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX10 IS
SH-3 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2009 | More modern by 86 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SH-3
SX10 IS | SH-3 |
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |