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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display resolution1150k1037kSharper display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (230g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (230 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (230g)
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 - 400 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $400