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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 6 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-3 scores against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony S2000

 SH-3 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 75 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SH-3

 S2000 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2000

 SH-3 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 and the S2000.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Sony S2000
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $579 $225