Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Launched September 2006
- Previous Model is Sigma SD10
- Refreshed by Sigma SD15

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sigma SD14
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SD14 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SD14 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD14
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SD14 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the SD14.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SD14.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will render extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-08-17 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,150 thousand dots | 150 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $900 | $198 |