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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (260g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (260g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
26
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (260 grams)
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $200