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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 6 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 DP2s 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 DP2s Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma DP2s

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 DP2s 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the DP2s.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (230g)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than average (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (230g)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma DP2s
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sigma DP2s
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $940