Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SH-3 was brought out 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.