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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Released August 2010
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 4 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S9700 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S9700 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9700

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the S9700.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S9700 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S9700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Nikon S9700 Street photography information
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (230g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
26
big screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (230g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9700
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-17 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $350