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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 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 S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out about the same time to the S5100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S5100 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S5100 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S5100 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the S5100.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S5100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S5100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5100 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Nikon S5100
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (230g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very 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 S5100 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than others in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
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very good size screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-08-17
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $200