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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 6 years before the SH-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2500HD grades against the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus SH-3

 S2500HD SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SH-3 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 68 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SH-3

 S2500HD SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD against the SH-3.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SH-3 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2016-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery style - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $579