Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 4 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-3 grades versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 versus the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and HX30V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.