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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Announced August 2010
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 6 months prior to the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ-30MR 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedAugust 2010March 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ-30MR is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (230g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (230g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $279