Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W620

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 4 years after the W620 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-3 grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 versus the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and W620.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.