Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony HX20V
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
HX20V | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX20V
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |