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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 14 months before the SD1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SD1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedSeptember 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SD1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the SD1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SD1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 will render extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (260g)
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (260 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
environment sealing
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography info
26
screen size is good (2.8")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (260g)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sigma SD1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sigma SD1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lb) -
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $2,339