Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Revealed March 2005
- Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 53 months |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 90 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2005-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | RP (Real Photo) 3D | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 235k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 260 grams (0.57 lb) | 930 grams (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $900 | $0 |