Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SH-3

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the SH-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SH-3 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and SH-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.