Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 6 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the SH-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.