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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 4 years after the DV300F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-3 matches up versus the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung DV300F

 SH-3 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 50 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SH-3

 DV300F SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung DV300F

 SH-3 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and DV300F.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $579 $200