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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A7S 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 A7S Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2010Newer by 44 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1150kClearer screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 A7S 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the A7S.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and A7S.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7S will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Sony A7S
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (230g)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Sony A7S
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
weather proofing
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
34
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (489g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-08-17 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical 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 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $1,998