Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SH-3 was announced 2 years later than the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-3 matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony W810
SH-3 | W810 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus SH-3
W810 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony W810
SH-3 | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 and the W810.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and W810.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-02-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 lb) | 111 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shots | 200 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $579 | $100 |