Olympus SH-3 vs Sony A6100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-3 was revealed 4 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up against the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 against the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and A6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-3 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SH-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.