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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX50V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k921kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 HX50V Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2010More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the HX50V.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Sony HX50V
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (230 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Sony HX50V Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (272g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (230g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $439