FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 6 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F80EXR grades versus the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the F80EXR and the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and SH-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SH-3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.