Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-3

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon B600 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.