Olympus SH-3 vs Sony QX30

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 18 months after the QX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SH-3 grades versus the QX30 in the way of 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-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.