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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 24 months prior to the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 HX7V Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the HX7V.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX7V.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Sony HX7V
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (260g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
26
nice screen size (2.8")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (260g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $499