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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 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
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 5 months earlier than the L120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon L120

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L120 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 L120 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L120

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L120 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the L120.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L120 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L120.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L120 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L120 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Nikon L120 Street photography features
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L120
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Expeed C2
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 431 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $300