Olympus Stylus SH-3 vs Olympus Stylus SH-1

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus Stylus SH-3 and the Olympus Stylus SH-1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 was introduced in February 2016 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 was introduced in March 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Olympus Stylus SH-1 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus Stylus SH-3
      4. Advantage of Olympus Stylus SH-1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1.

      PROS

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus SH-3

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus SH-3 over Olympus Stylus SH-1.

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 vs Olympus Stylus SH-1
      RAW Support vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Olympus SH-2
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Samsung DV300F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Nikon AW130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Sigma DP2
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Sigma SD15
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Kodak Sport C123
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus SH-1

      Olympus SH-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus SH-1 over Olympus Stylus SH-3.

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 vs Olympus Stylus SH-1
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Microphone Input vs

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      Olympus SH-2
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon S6500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon SD980 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Olympus VH-515
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony WX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus Stylus SH-1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
        Internal Storage37 MB37 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus Stylus SH-1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life380 shots380 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400. Olympus Stylus SH-1 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with TruePic VII processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] 5-Axis Sensor Shift image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 2.4 GHz on Olympus Stylus SH-1) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus Stylus SH-3 has a Micro HDMI and Olympus Stylus SH-1 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 come with LI-92B battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus SH-3, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus SH-1. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 11.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.30 m at ISO 3200 on Olympus Stylus SH-3..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 bodies have the same dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65") and they both weigh 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz).

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

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      42 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1

      Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      80
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      78
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus Stylus SH-1 and give them scores of 70 and 68 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      68

      Sensor

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      83
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus Stylus SH-3

      Olympus Stylus SH-1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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