Olympus Stylus SH-3

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Olympus Stylus SH-3

Camera summary

The Olympus Stylus SH-3, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus SH-2, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus Stylus SH-2

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LI-92B

The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included LI-92B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs
Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity
HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode
AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General
AKA -
announced Feb. 8, 2016
Body type Compact
brand Olympus
msrp $299.98
model Olympus Stylus SH-3
predecessor model Olympus SH-2

Lense
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range 3cm
Number of lenses -

Other features
GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features
AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 11.5 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
No
WB bracketing
No

Physical
Battery life 380 shots
Battery model LI-92B
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 271 grs

Screen
Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor
Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 125
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size 1/2.3'
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port
Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder
viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder