FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has sizing 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 S2800HD and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD vs the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and SH-3 is 75 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and SH-3.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.