Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

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").

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.