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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Announced August 2010
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 MX-1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k920kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 MX-1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2010More recent by 34 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax MX-1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 MX-1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the MX-1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax MX-1 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (230g)
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (290 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (230 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
better than average battery (290 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (391g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (230 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (391g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax MX-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 391g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $400