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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Launched August 2010
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm SL1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm SL1000 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k920kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (230g)
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (230g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
54
good battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (230g)
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 659 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $600