Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony W550
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | W550 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
W550 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W550
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |