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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-3 and Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was released 7 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-3 scores against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony A200

 SH-3 A200 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2008Fresher by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus SH-3

 A200 SH-3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony A200

 SH-3 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-3 and Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 versus the A200.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SH-3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SH-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Sony A200
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony A200
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
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