Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX210 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus SH-3
SX210 IS | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX210 IS
SH-3 | SX210 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 68 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SH-3
SX210 IS | SH-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SH-3.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SH-3.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 11.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $226 | $579 |