• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 advantages over Olympus SZ-10

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1150k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus SZ-10 advantages over Fujifilm Real 3D W3

  • Less expensive
    $250 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/3.1 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm W1

Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm W1
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-10 vs Fujifilm W1

Compared to Canon SX230 HS

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Canon SX230 HS
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Canon SX230 HS

Olympus SZ-10
Canon SX230 HS
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $269
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus SZ-10 vs Canon SX230 HS

Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Olympus SZ-10
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

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

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Canon D20

Olympus SZ-10
Canon D20
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SZ-10 vs Canon D20

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

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm XP200

Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm XP200
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SZ-10 vs Fujifilm XP200

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