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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 4 years before the HX20V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 HX20V Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (260g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
26
pretty good screen size (2.8")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (260 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $397