Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SH-3

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 2 years later than the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS provides external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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 SX70 HS versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS and the SH-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SH-3 is 63 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SH-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.