Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W650

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 4 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-3 grades against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, 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") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 against the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and W650.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.