Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SH-3 was announced 2 years after the QX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-3 matches up against the QX100 for 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-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and QX100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH-3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.