Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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![Olympus Stylus SH-3 front Olympus Stylus SH-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3/Olympus-SH-3-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ/Olympus-SP-820UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SH-3 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 43 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SH-3
SP-820UZ | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus SP-820UZ
SH-3 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |