Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced August 2010

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The G15 was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G15 matches up versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
G15 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon G15
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | G15 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+228k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
G15 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 provides external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.
All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G15 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $499 | $900 |