Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung NX500

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was brought out 13 months after the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-3 scores vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has got 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) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 and the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and NX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.