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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedAugust 2014July 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X30 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (260 grams)
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
great battery (470 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
26
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (260g)
34
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 pounds) 423 gr (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $499