Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950
90 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony S950
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | S950 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
S950 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony S950
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | S950 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |