Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2013

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SH-50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SH-50 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SH-50 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SH-50.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | TruePic VI |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,150k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 model | NP-50 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $900 | $300 |