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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Announced August 2010
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the Fujifilm S4200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S4200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (230g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $200