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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was brought out 24 months earlier than the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 TX55 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.8"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the TX55.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (260g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (260g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
26
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $350