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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon L100 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 8 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the L100 scores vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SH-3

 L100 SH-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon L100

 SH-3 L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SH-3

 L100 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L100 versus the SH-3.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and SH-3 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and SH-3.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
38
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $579