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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 5 years before the S9900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S9900 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S9900 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9900

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S9900 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has exterior dimensions 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 S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the S9900.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S9900.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
77
lighter than competitors (289g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
27
lovely big screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon S9900
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-17 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $300