Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-3 was announced 4 years after the HX100V which is a fairly sizable 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 HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-3 scores versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony HX100V
SH-3 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | October 2011 | More modern by 53 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus SH-3
HX100V | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX100V
SH-3 | HX100V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 features external 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 vs the HX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and HX100V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $429 |