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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-3 was released 6 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-3 scores versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony W370

 SH-3 W370 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SH-3

 W370 SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony W370

 SH-3 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 and the W370.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Sony W370
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Sony W370
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $579 $230