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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 5 months earlier than the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ST30 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ST30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ST30 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the ST30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (230g)
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
30
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (230g)
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung ST30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $55