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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (230g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (230g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $900