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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 2 years after the WB350F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-3 grades vs the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung WB350F

 SH-3 WB350F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SH-3

 WB350F SH-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB350F

 SH-3 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 features outer dimensions 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
54
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 271g (0.60 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $579 $260