Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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)
- 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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer display (+915k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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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 |