Nikon B500 vs Olympus SH-3

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced very close to the SH-3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B500 grades vs the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon B500 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the B500 vs the SH-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and SH-3 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and SH-3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.