• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S3000 advantages over Fujifilm Real 3D W3

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    27 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 advantages over Nikon S3000

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1150k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm W1

Nikon S3000
Fujifilm W1
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Fujifilm W1

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm W1
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm W1

Compared to Fujifilm JV100

Nikon S3000
Fujifilm JV100
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Fujifilm JV100

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm JV100
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm JV100

Compared to Nikon S4000

Nikon S3000
Nikon S4000
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S4000

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Nikon S4000
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon S4000

Compared to Pentax RS1000

Nikon S3000
Pentax RS1000
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Pentax RS1000

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Pentax RS1000
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RS1000

Compared to Canon D20

Nikon S3000
Canon D20
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Canon D20

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Canon D20
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

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