Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Renewed by Sony a5100

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 4 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony a5000
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | a5000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+689k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
a5000 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony a5000
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | a5000 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and a5000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony a5000 will give more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,150 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $900 | $448 |