Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 11 months after the DP1s and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP1s.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.