Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-20.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.