Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | March 2013 | More recent by 35 months | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SH-3
| Fujifilm S8400W | SH-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus 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 |