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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 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
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 6 years earlier than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A900 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A900 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2010Fresher by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the A900.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to render greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Nikon A900 Street photography factors
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (230 grams)
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Nikon A900
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (230 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
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bigger than average screen (3.5")
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (230 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $400