Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5
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33 Features
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92 Imaging
33 Features
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony HX5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | HX5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
HX5 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | HX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |