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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 7 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SH-3

 SP-600 UZ SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SH-3 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SH-3

 SP-600 UZ SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the SH-3.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SH-3 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SH-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
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manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
29
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
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really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $189 $579