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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out very close to the SD1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD1 
RevealedAugust 2010September 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SD1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will produce more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (230g)
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (230g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (230g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sigma SD1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-08-17 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $2,339