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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 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
  • Released August 2010
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 2 months later than the X90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax X90

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 X90 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 X90 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax X90

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 X90 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the X90.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and X90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax X90 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Pentax X90
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X90 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Pentax X90 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Pentax X90 Landscape photography details
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
23
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax X90
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax X90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-17 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $900 $350