Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 7 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S570 matches up versus the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the SH-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and SH-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.