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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon B600 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was manufactured 2 years after the SH-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the B600 grades versus the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SH-3

 B600 SH-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2016More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon B600

 SH-3 B600 
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Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SH-3

 B600 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the B600 versus the SH-3.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SH-3 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern B600 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (500 grams)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (280 shots)
heavier than competition (500 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (500g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $579