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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 10 months after the HX90V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-3 grades vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony HX90V

 SH-3 HX90V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2015Newer by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus SH-3

 HX90V SH-3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX90V

 SH-3 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior measurements 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 HX90V 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 HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 versus the HX90V.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
74
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $579 $440