Nikon P610 vs Olympus SH-3

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was announced 12 months prior to the SH-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P610 grades against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing 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 differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P610 compared to the SH-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and SH-3 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older P610 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.