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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 2 months later than the TL500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TL500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k614kClearer screen (+536k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TL500 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TL500 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2010Similar generation
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the TL500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Samsung TL500
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
66
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (230g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $527