Canon S120 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Following is a detailed review of the Canon S120 versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S120 was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S120 matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S120 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon S120 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.