Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced July 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2010

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was released 13 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has sizing of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm J30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $900 |