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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 4 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 scores against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SH-3 TG-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SH-3

		

		

			
 TG-320 SH-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SH-3 TG-320 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 against the TG-320.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TG-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TG-320.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
44
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (271 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
74
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (271 grams)
 features focus by touch
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
55
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery (150 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
35
 really wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition (271g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 150 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $579 $0