Olympus SH-3 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SH-3 was introduced 22 months later than the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 against the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.