FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3
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58 Imaging
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58 Imaging
39 Features
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Portability
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51 Overall
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88 Imaging
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe HS20 EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SH-3
| HS20 EXR | SH-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
| SH-3 | HS20 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SH-3
| HS20 EXR | SH-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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 the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the SH-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and SH-3 is 58 and 88 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and SH-3.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730g)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (730g)
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2016-02-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 11.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 730g (1.61 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
| 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 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 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $600 | $579 |