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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-3 and Sony FX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the SH-3 (1/2.3") and FX3 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was introduced 6 years before the FX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-3 grades vs the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus SH-3

		

		

			
 FX3 SH-3 
LaunchedFebruary 2021February 2016Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 SH-3 FX3 
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 offers physical 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) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 versus the FX3.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and FX3.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH-3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SH-3 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SH-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
44
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
 has manual focus
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than others (271 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
74
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 lighter than others (271 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (600 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others (271g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
77
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Sony FX3
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Sony FX3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Sony FX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-02-08 2021-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 187
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 380 images 600 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $579 $3,900