Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 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
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8000

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was launched 6 years after the 8000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus 8000
SH-3 | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 81 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SH-3
8000 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus 8000
SH-3 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 against the 8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and 8000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and 8000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-08 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 182g (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $579 | $380 |