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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 3 years earlier than the L26 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 L26 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 L26 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the L26.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and L26 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and L26.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography information
Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (260g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography details
Nikon L26 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
26
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Nikon L26
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (260g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 260g (0.57 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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