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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the WG-30 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 WG-30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-30 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WG-30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2010More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the WG-30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (230g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (230g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-17 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $428