Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP1

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 2 years after the DP1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will produce more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.