Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3
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![Olympus SP-610UZ front Olympus SP-610UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-610UZ/Olympus-SP-610UZ-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SH-3 front Olympus Stylus SH-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3/Olympus-SH-3-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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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.
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |