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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Released August 2010
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 5 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2950 scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S2950 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S2950 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S2950 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (230g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (230 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (230 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437g (0.96 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $900