Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SH-3
SZ-16 iHS | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
SH-3 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2013 | More 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 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |