Clicky

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The SH-3 was introduced 2 years after the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-3 matches up against the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SH-3 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SH-3

 TG-850 iHS SH-3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SH-3 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-08 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $579 $250