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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

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")
34
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
41
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
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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