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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 6 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SH-3

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR SH-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 SH-3 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2011Fresher by 60 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus SH-3

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR SH-3 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the SH-3.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and SH-3 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and SH-3.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
70
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than others (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
41
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
65
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than others (271 grams)
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
41
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
55
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than others (271g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-03-02 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
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 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 220 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $279 $579