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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Olympus SH-3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was unveiled 7 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XP10 grades against the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus SH-3

 XP10 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SH-3 XP10 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SH-3

 XP10 SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XP10 versus the SH-3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and SH-3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
29
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
59
lighter than competition (135g)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SH-3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-02-08
Body design 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $175 $579