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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 20 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 G3 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Display resolution1150k921kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 G3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the G3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Sony G3
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (230g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (230 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (230g)
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $200