Clicky

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The EX-FH100 was unveiled 6 years before the SH-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus SH-3

 EX-FH100 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SH-3 EX-FH100 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 68 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-3

 EX-FH100 SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the SH-3.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
36
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $579