Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-3 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was manufactured 2 years after the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-3 grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony TF1
SH-3 | TF1 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SH-3
TF1 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony TF1
SH-3 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SH-3 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-3 versus the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and TF1.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $579 | $266 |