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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SH-3

 SP-810 UZ SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SH-3 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SH-3

 SP-810 UZ SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the SH-3.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and SH-3 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and SH-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
55
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 413g (0.91 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $579