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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Olympus SH-3
(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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Olympus SH-3

 S2800HD SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SH-3 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2010More recent by 73 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SH-3

 S2800HD SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Olympus SH-3 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Olympus Stylus SH-3
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $260 $579