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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 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
  • Announced August 2010
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ-12 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ-12 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ-12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external 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) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the SZ-12.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography features
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (230 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (230 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus SZ-12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $350