Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 2 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-3 matches up against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and HX400V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.