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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 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 SL720
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SL720 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SL720 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SL720 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (230g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Samsung SL720 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (230g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung SL720
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