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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the VH-515 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-3 scores against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus VH-515

 SH-3 VH-515 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2012Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus SH-3

 VH-515 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus VH-515

 SH-3 VH-515 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 compared to the VH-515.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and VH-515 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and VH-515.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
features touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus VH-515
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $579 $648