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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 24 months prior to the VH-515 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 VH-515 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 VH-515 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2010More recent by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 VH-515 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys outside measurements 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 VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the VH-515.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and VH-515 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and VH-515.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (230 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
62
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (230g)
35
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
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 - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $648