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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Launched August 2010
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 20 months after the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 550WP 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 550WP Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 550WP 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with 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 Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the 550WP.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and 550WP is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and 550WP.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Olympus 550WP Street photography details
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (230g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
26
very good size screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (230g)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $399