Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
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Below is a extended review of the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH-3 was manufactured 5 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-3 scores versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Ricoh G700SE
| SH-3 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | October 2010 | More recent by 65 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SH-3
| G700SE | SH-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Ricoh G700SE
| SH-3 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the G700SE.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and G700SE.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Ricoh G700SE |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2016-02-08 | 2010-10-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 307g (0.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | DB-60 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $579 | $0 |