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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 17 months before the SH-3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS grades against the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Olympus SH-3

 SX60 HS SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SX60 HS

 SH-3 SX60 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016September 2014Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SH-3

 SX60 HS SH-3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the SH-3.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SH-3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (650g)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (650g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than others (271g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
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quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-16 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $549 $579