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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 3 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm S8400W SH-3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SH-3 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2013More recent by 35 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm S8400W SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has exterior measurements 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 measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the SH-3.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography details
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
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 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 300 photos 380 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $579