Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB750

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 4 years after the WB750 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-3 scores versus the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 vs the WB750.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and WB750 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and WB750.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.