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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 4 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 NX300 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1150k768kSharper screen (+382k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 NX300 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 39 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 NX300 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the NX300.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and NX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (230g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (230g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
33
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung NX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-17 2013-11-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $750