Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB700

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-3 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 5 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-3 scores against the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 and the WB700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and WB700.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.