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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 7 months before the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SD15 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD15

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the SD15.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Sigma SD15
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (260 grams)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (260g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sigma SD15
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $1,500