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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 5 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-3 matches up versus the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung PL200

 SH-3 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 68 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SH-3

 PL200 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung PL200

 SH-3 PL200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 against the PL200.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and PL200.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
54
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $579 $0