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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 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
  • Launched August 2010
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D-Lux 6 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k920kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2010Newer by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D-Lux 6 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography factors
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (230g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (230g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
great battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (230g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
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 - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $1,600