Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony A200
SH-3 | A200 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | July 2008 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus SH-3
A200 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony A200
SH-3 | A200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $579 | $100 |