Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.