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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 5 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F660EXR SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SH-3 Fujifilm F660EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F660EXR SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the SH-3.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (217 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (217g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (217 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $579