Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was released 4 years before the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
HX50V | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX50V.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | RP (Real Photo) 3D | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 260g (0.57 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $900 | $439 |