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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony W330

 SH-3 W330 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus SH-3

 W330 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony W330

 SH-3 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Sony W330
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
Landscape photography with Sony W330
55
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony W330
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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