Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 18 months before the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides 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 ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ST30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.