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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 8 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm A100 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm A100

 SH-3 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm A100 SH-3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the SH-3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
55
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-04 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $579