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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 15 months later than the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up versus the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 DP1 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2008More recent by 15 months
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 DP1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the DP1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and DP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will result in more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Sigma DP1
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (260g)
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (260g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
26
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sigma DP1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sigma DP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $566