Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 3 years after the TG-630 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-3 scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-3 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 against the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.