Clicky

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The A3100 IS was introduced 7 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon A3100 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A3100 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A3100 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3100 IS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (230g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (230g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Canon A3100 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model NB-8L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $900