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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 5 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WX500 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k921kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WX500 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2010Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the WX500.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (230 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Sony WX500 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (230 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (236g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (230 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 230g (0.51 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $348