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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HS10 grades vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SH-3

 HS10 SH-3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm HS10

 SH-3 HS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 68 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-3

 HS10 SH-3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HS10 and the SH-3.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and SH-3 is 60 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and SH-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
44
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
23
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $579