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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 11 months prior to the W550 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W550 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 W550 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony W550 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 vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the W550.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W550.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Sony W550 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Sony W550 Street photography details
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.80 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Retail pricing $900 $119