Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 3 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.