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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 4 years prior to the A7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A7 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A7 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers exterior 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 Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the A7.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 will give you extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (230g)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Sony A7
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Sony A7
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Sony A7 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
35
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (474 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Alpha A7
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-17 2014-01-22
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $798