FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus SH-2

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus SH-3
F300EXR | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SH-3 | F300EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 67 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SH-3
F300EXR | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |