Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL350

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 6 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH-3 matches up versus the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with external 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 TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 and the TL350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TL350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TL350.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.