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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was brought out 6 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 W230 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W230 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers 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) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the W230.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W230.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W230 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Sony W230
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (260g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (260g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
26
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Sony W230
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (260g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $180