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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 6 months after the S980 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony S980

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S980 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 S980 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony S980

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S980 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the S980.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S980.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony S980 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
Sony S980 Street photography information
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (260g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Sony S980 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography information
Sony S980 Travel photography information
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (260 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
26
good sized screen (2.8")
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Sony S980
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (260g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony S980
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $300