Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-3

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 8 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S620 grades vs the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 and the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.