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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR grades versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus SH-3

 F300EXR SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SH-3 F300EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 67 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SH-3

 F300EXR SH-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the SH-3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and SH-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SH-3 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
63
lighter than competition (215g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $579