Nikon P950 vs Olympus SH-3

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon P950 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was brought out 3 years after the SH-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P950 matches up against the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P950 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 versus the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and SH-3 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and SH-3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher P950 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.