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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 4 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HZ50W 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 HZ50W Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HZ50W 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer dimensions 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 HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-17 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.51 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $250