Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SH-3

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SH-3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 5 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the SH-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SH-3 is 52 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SH-3.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-3 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.