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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(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
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 5 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedAugust 2010March 2005Fresher by 66 months
Display dimension3.5"2"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution1150k235kClearer display (+915k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 90 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (930 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
26
very good size screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2010-08-17 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
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 Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 gr (0.51 lb) 930 gr (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $0