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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-3 was launched 5 years after the T99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-3 scores vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony T99

 SH-3 T99 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SH-3

 T99 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony T99

 SH-3 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides outside measurements 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 T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 vs the T99.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and T99.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
55
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony T99
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-08 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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