Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Older Model is Nikon P80
(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
- Launched February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P90 was released 8 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P90 matches up vs the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus SH-3
P90 | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon P90
SH-3 | P90 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2009 | More modern by 85 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus SH-3
P90 | SH-3 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P90 versus the SH-3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SH-3 is 70 and 88 respectively.
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SH-3.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 400g (0.88 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 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 | - | 380 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $700 | $579 |