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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6300 matches up against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus SH-3

 S6300 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S6300

 SH-3 S6300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2012More recent by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SH-3

 S6300 SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 and the SH-3.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S6300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271g)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $579