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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V 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 HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 23 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX20V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k922kSharper display (+228k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 HX20V Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2010More recent by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with physical measurements 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the HX20V.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX20V.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (230g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
27
big screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-17 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $397