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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SH-3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SX410 IS SH-3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX410 IS

 SH-3 SX410 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SX410 IS SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the SH-3.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and SH-3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SH-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX410 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (185 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (185 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (185 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $579