Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV150F

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-3 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 3 years after the DV150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-3 scores vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 vs the DV150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and DV150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-3 should have an edge in sensor technology.