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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX30 
Screen size3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TX30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1229k1150kSharper screen (+79k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features external 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the TX30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX30.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (230 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (230g)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,150k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $900 $230