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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 years prior to the S31 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S31 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S31 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S31 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon S31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the S31.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S31.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (230g)
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Nikon S31 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Nikon S31
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
26
big screen (3.5")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Nikon S31 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (230g)
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $90