Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sigma SD1
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
SD1 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD1
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | SD1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |