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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 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 XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 5 months prior to the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 XZ-1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k614kCrisper screen (+536k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 XZ-1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 XZ-1 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the XZ-1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (230g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (230g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (275g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (320 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (230 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (275 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Olympus XZ-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 230g (0.51 lbs) 275g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $567