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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 8 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 grades against the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SH-3

 7000 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus 7000

 SH-3 7000 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SH-3

 7000 SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the SH-3.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and SH-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Alternate name mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $579