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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm JZ100 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SH-3 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm JZ100 SH-3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the SH-3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $579