FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus SH-3

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AX350 scores versus the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AX350 versus the SH-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and SH-3.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.