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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Olympus 8000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus 8000

 SH-3 8000 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2009Newer by 81 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SH-3

 8000 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus 8000

 SH-3 8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

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

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus 8000
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
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