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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 17 months before the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W650 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 W650 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the W650.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Sony W650
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (230 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (230g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Sony W650
26
big screen (3.5")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (230 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $140