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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung GX-1S

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 GX-1S 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2006More recent by 56 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k210kSharper screen (+940k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 GX-1S Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung GX-1S

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides external dimensions 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 Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the GX-1S.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (230g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (230g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung GX-1S
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung GX-1S
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-17 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 605 grams (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $850