Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W800

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was unveiled 2 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-3 scores vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-3 versus the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and W800.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 should have an edge in sensor tech.