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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SH-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was brought out 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-600 matches up vs the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus SH-3

 E-600 SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus E-600

 SH-3 E-600 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SH-3

 E-600 SH-3 

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 has outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-600 and the SH-3.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and SH-3 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SH-3 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
55
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
18
can't record video
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus E-600Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-30 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $579