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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 4 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-50 grades vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SH-3

 SH-50 SH-3 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SH-50

 SH-3 SH-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SH-3

 SH-50 SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 vs the SH-3.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and SH-3 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and SH-3.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SH-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SH-50Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SH-50 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $579