Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SH-3

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

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.