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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 19 months after the L20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the L20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L20 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 L20 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon L20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the L20.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L20 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L20.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Nikon L20 Street photography information
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L20 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 230g (0.51 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $120