Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Launched January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was manufactured 6 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SH-3
SP-610UZ | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SH-3 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 61 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SH-3
SP-610UZ | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SH-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and SH-3 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SH-3.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 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 | 340 images | 380 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $579 |