Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SH-3

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.