Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm S1500 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1500
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1500 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S1500.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,150k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $900 | $200 |