Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was revealed 6 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-3 grades vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony S2100
SH-3 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 75 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SH-3
S2100 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2100
SH-3 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-3 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 compared to the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and S2100.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 271g (0.60 lb) | 167g (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 All around 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $579 | $0 |