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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 4 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-3 scores against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung WB210

 SH-3 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 56 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SH-3

 WB210 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB210

 SH-3 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 and the WB210.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and WB210.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Samsung WB210
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $579 $279