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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 7 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 G3 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the G3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and G3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Sony G3
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (260g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Sony G3
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Sony G3
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $200