Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SH-3
Fujifilm Z30 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm Z30
SH-3 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 84 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-3
Fujifilm Z30 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |