Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.