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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 4 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SH-3

 SZ-16 iHS SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SH-3 SZ-16 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3

 SZ-16 iHS SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the SH-3.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and SH-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography details
Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $579