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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Konica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and Minolta 7D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 5 years after the Minolta 7D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the Minolta 7D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Minolta 7D 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2005More modern by 68 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1150k207kCrisper display (+943k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Minolta 7D Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Konica Minolta 7D

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Minolta 7D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has specifications of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the Minolta 7D.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Minolta 7D is 90 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Minolta 7D.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (230 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography info
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography info
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
39
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (400 per charge)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography factors
27
bigger than average screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging information
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (230 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Konica Minolta 7D
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make FujiFilm Konica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-17 2005-01-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 845 grams (1.86 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 58
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 613
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $1,000