Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SH-3

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the SH-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SH-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.