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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 3 years before the W730 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W730 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 W730 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the W730.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (230 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Sony W730
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Sony W730
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (230g)
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $138