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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Launched August 2010
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k920kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S1 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (230g)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (230g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
big screen (3.5")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (230g)
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-17 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $400