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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus SH-3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 13 months before the SH-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm XP80 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm XP80

 SH-3 Fujifilm XP80 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2015Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm XP80 SH-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the SH-3.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and SH-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm XP80Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP80 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 210 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $579