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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 13 months after the GR Digital III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the GR Digital III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 GR Digital III 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k920kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 GR Digital III Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 GR Digital III 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the GR Digital III.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography factors
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
55
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography features
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography details
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital III
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
25
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Ricoh GR Digital III
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
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
Cost at release $900 $399