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Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon B700 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed within a month of the SH-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the B700 matches up versus the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Olympus SH-3

 B700 SH-3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon B700

 SH-3 B700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Olympus SH-3

 B700 SH-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2016Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 has outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B700 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the B700 compared to the SH-3.

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and SH-3 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and SH-3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon B700 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565g)
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Nikon B700 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix B700Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $579