Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-3

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 3 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the SH-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SH-3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and SH-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.