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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 WX50 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 WX50 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the WX50.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WX50.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Sony WX50
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
26
pretty good screen size (2.8")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (260g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.57 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
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
Pricing at launch $900 $250