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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores versus the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm JX370 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 SH-3 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm JX370 SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the SH-3.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (124g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (124g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
54
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 $579