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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 5 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-3 grades versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-310

 SH-3 TG-310 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SH-3

 TG-310 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-310

 SH-3 TG-310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 vs the TG-310.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-310 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-310.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
44
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
74
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 150 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $579 $0