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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 G15 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedSeptember 2012August 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon G15

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 G15 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k922kClearer display (+228k dot)

Common features in the Canon G15 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 G15 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352g)
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
61
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (352g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (352g)
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (230 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot G15Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
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