Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-3 was launched 3 years after the XZ-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-3 matches up vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus XZ-10
SH-3 | XZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SH-3
XZ-10 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus XZ-10
SH-3 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 and the XZ-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and XZ-10.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $579 | $428 |