Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SH-3

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 5 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the SH-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and SH-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.