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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 6 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony TX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TX5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX5 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the TX5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (230g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Sony TX5
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
62
environment proofing
supports touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
27
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sony TX5
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (230g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $239