FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-3

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 6 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the JX300 grades against the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the JX300 against the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and SH-3.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.