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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 5 months prior to the ST6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ST6500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ST6500 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung ST6500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ST6500 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the ST6500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (230g)
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
73
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung ST6500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) -
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 -