Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W560

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 5 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-3 scores against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 compared to the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and W560.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.