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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T300 grades against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus SH-3

 T300 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm T300

 SH-3 T300 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SH-3

 T300 SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T300 versus the SH-3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography features
Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $579