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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 19 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S950 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S950 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the S950.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S950.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Sony S950
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (230g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $130