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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up versus the W730 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 W730

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W730 
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 W730 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the W730.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Sony W730
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (260g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen size is good (2.8")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Sony W730
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $138