Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX7V

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.

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.

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.

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.