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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-3 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 7 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-3 matches up vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung SL202

 SH-3 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SH-3

 SL202 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung SL202

 SH-3 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has exterior 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 versus the SL202.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and SL202.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
55
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $579 $140