Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was unveiled 17 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S100 scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.