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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 18 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HZ15W 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 HZ15W Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the HZ15W.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ15W to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
manual focus
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (230g)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
27
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $330