Clicky

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The SH-3 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-3 grades against the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SH-3 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2012More recent by 43 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SH-3

 SP-820UZ SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SH-3 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 versus the SP-820UZ.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
44
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485g)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
55
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
25
quite wide (22mm)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 271 grams (0.60 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $579 $299