Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7R
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7R 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony A7R
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
| A7R | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1230k | 1150k | Clearer screen (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7R
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7R.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7R Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Alpha A7R |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,150k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 465 grams (1.03 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $900 | $1,898 |