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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 2 years later than the H300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-3 matches up vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony H300

 SH-3 H300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2014More recent by 25 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus SH-3

 H300 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony H300

 SH-3 H300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 and the H300.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and H300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SH-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Sony H300
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Sony H300 Travel photography features
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery power (350 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (590g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
24
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (590g)
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony H300
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $579 $249