Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S3500 was unveiled 13 months prior to the SH-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3500 matches up vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus SH-1
S3500 | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S3500
SH-1 | S3500 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus SH-1
S3500 | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 versus the SH-1.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and SH-1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-02-21 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $85 | $349 |