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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Released August 2010
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 4 years before the AW120 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 AW120 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k921kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 AW120 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2010More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 AW120 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with exterior measurements 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 Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the AW120.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and AW120 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and AW120.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Nikon AW120 Street photography information
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (230 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (230 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-17 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $350