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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 22 months earlier than the SH-3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-1 matches up versus the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SH-3

 SH-1 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SH-1

 SH-3 SH-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2014Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus SH-3

 SH-1 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SH-1 versus the SH-3.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and SH-3 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and SH-3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
49
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-03-31 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $579