Olympus SH-3 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was brought out 5 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-3 grades vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 has outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 and the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and TX100V is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and TX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.