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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony HX7V

 SH-3 HX7V 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011More modern by 56 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus SH-3

 HX7V SH-3 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX7V

 SH-3 HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
44
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
55
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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