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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F900EXR SH-3 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SH-3 Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm F900EXR SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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 F900EXR versus Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the SH-3.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SH-3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Olympus SH-3 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $579