FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-3

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 7 years before the SH-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 and the SH-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SH-3 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and SH-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.