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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 20 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 H50 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 H50 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the H50.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and H50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 to render extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $900 $80