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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 4 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm T500 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm T500

 SH-3 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm T500 SH-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the SH-3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and SH-3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
55
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, 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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $579