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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 11 months before the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX55 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TX55 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k1150kCrisper display (+80k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the TX55.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TX55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Sony TX55
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Sony TX55
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (230g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $350