Canon SD960 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 18 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD960 IS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD960 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.