Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was announced 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 features external 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 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.