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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TG-4 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TG-4 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2010More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the TG-4.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-17 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $379