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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WB30F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WB30F Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WB30F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (230 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (230g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $180