Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX20 IS was revealed 6 years before the SH-3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Olympus SH-3
SX20 IS | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX20 IS
SH-3 | SX20 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | July 2010 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SH-3
SX20 IS | SH-3 |
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS and Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS and the SH-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SH-3 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SH-3.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $579 |