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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 5 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9100 matches up against the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus SH-3

 S9100 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S9100

 SH-3 S9100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SH-3

 S9100 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9100 and the SH-3.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and SH-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S9100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
33
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
40
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $579