Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sigma DP1
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 15 months |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
DP1 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma DP1
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | DP1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Sigma DP1 | |
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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 |