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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 scores against the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SH-3

 SZ-11 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SH-3 SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-3

 SZ-11 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the SH-3.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $253 $579