Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Launched February 2016
- Older Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SH-3 was brought out 4 years after the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-3 scores against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony HX7V
SH-3 | HX7V | |||
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Released | February 2016 | July 2011 | More modern by 56 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus SH-3
HX7V | SH-3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX7V
SH-3 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with exterior 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 vs the HX7V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and HX7V is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and HX7V.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $499 |