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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 4 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L610 scores vs the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus SH-3

 L610 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon L610

 SH-3 L610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2012Fresher by 42 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus SH-3

 L610 SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L610 vs the SH-3.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-09 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $579