Nikon P520 vs Olympus SH-3

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P520 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 4 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P520 grades against the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P520 and the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and SH-3 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and SH-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older P520 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.