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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SH-3 was released 2 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-3 grades vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 SH-3 NEX-6 
RevealedFebruary 2016March 2013Newer by 35 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus SH-3

		

		

			
 NEX-6 SH-3 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 SH-3 NEX-6 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 versus the NEX-6.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and NEX-6.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The younger SH-3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
44
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
70
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition (271 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
78
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (345 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
74
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (271g)
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
 lighter than competitors (345g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
55
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (271g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
32
 has face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (345g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony NEX-6
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-08 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 380 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $579 $365