Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H400

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 2 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-3 scores vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements 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 H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 and Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 vs the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and H400.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.