Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 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
- Released February 2016
- Old Model is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH-3 was released 2 years later than the WX220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-3 matches up against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony WX220
SH-3 | WX220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus SH-3
WX220 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony WX220
SH-3 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 features external measurements 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 vs the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and WX220 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and WX220.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer SH-3 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 210 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $579 | $198 |