Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720
90 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as PL70

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 14 months after the SL720 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung SL720
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SL720 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SL720 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL720
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SL720.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SL720.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung SL720 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Samsung SL720 |
Alternate name | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,150 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $900 | $119 |