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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S8500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (230g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (230 grams)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $500