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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(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
Sony a5000
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 a5000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k461kSharper screen (+689k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 a5000 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 a5000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Sony a5000 Street photography highlights
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (230g)
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (420 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Sony a5000 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
78
good battery life (420 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Sony a5000 Landscape photography information
26
very good size screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (230g)
32
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Alpha a5000
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