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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 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 D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and D4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and D4 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 16 months earlier than the D4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the D4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Nikon D4

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D4 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1150k921kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 D4 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon D4

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the D4.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D4 is 90 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D4.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D4 will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Nikon D4 Street photography info
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Nikon D4 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
27
big screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Nikon D4
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon D4
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Nikon D4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Nikon D4
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2010-08-17 2012-01-06
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $900 $4,500