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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 23 months after the TG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 scores vs the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SH-3 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2016March 2014Newer by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 TG-3 SH-3 

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

 SH-3 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TG-3.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

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

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery (330 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-02-08 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $579 $350