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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 19 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony W290

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W290 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 W290 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W290

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the W290.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W290.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W290 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Sony W290 Street photography features
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (230 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Sony W290
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (230 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W290
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $230