Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-3 was introduced 6 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-3 matches up against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus Tough-3000
SH-3 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2010 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SH-3
Tough-3000 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus Tough-3000
SH-3 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus Tough-3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 vs the Tough-3000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and Tough-3000 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and Tough-3000.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $579 | $0 |