Olympus SH-3 vs Sony W810

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.