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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-3 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was announced 18 months later than the QX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-3 matches up against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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