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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the H55 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony H55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 H55 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony H55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the H55.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and H55.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Travel photography with Sony H55
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
26
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony H55
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $235