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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 19 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SL30 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SL30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SL30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SL30.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Samsung SL30
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
27
lovely big screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $93