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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Released August 2010
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 17 months before the L26 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L26 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 L26 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 L26 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the L26.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L26 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and L26.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L26 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Nikon L26 Street photography factors
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (230g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen larger than average (3.5")
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2012-02-01
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 life - 200 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $70