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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled at a similar time to the S8100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S8100 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S8100 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S8100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the S8100.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S8100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S8100 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
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