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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced August 2010
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 19 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (230g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
27
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 8cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-50 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $150