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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 17 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has sizing of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-W126 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $900