Nikon Df vs Olympus SH-3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Df and Olympus SH-3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Df (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very comparable but the Df (Full frame) and SH-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Df was released 3 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Df grades versus the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Df and the SH-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Df and SH-3 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and SH-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Df features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged Df will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.