Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 2 years after the QX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH-3 scores vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 vs the QX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and QX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX10 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.