Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1300 grades vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1300 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A1300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.