• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 advantages over Canon 310 HS

  • More dots on screen
    1150k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Canon 310 HS advantages over Fujifilm Real 3D W3

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.5 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.

  • Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm W1

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm W1
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm W1
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon 310 HS
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Samsung ST200F
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon 310 HS
Samsung ST200F
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to 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
Canon 310 HS
Canon D20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm XP200

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm XP200
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm XP200
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
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