Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 17 months before the NX11 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and NX11.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX11 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.