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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SH-3 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the SH-3.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SH-3.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVI MPEG4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $579