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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(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
Sigma SD14
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD14 
LaunchedAugust 2010September 2006Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1150k150kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SD14 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD14

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SD14 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography highlights
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sigma SD14
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sigma SD14
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