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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 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
  • Launched August 2010
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 7 months later than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L21 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 L21 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L21

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L21 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L21 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the L21.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L21 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L21.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Nikon L21
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (230g)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Nikon L21
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
Nikon L21 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (230g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (230g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L21
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $180