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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony TF1

 SH-3 TF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2013Newer by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SH-3

 TF1 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony TF1

 SH-3 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
44
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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