Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured very close to the HX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-3 matches up vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.