Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 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
- Launched February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was manufactured 6 years after the W330 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-3 grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony W330
SH-3 | W330 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 75 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus SH-3
W330 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony W330
SH-3 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-3 versus the W330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and W330 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and W330.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SH-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $579 | $170 |