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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 4 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm S8200 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm S8200

 SH-3 Fujifilm S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm S8200 SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the SH-3.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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great battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail price $450 $579