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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 HX5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the HX5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Sony HX5
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (230g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (230g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $275