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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 8 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 SH-3 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SH-3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
55
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 380 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $579