Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300/Fujifilm-S8300-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released February 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 4 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SH-3
Fujifilm S8300 | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm S8300
SH-3 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 37 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SH-3
Fujifilm S8300 | SH-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the SH-3.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SH-3.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 11.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $579 |