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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SX1 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SX1 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedMarch 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen dimension2.8"2.8"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (260 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
32
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (260g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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screen size is good (2.8 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (260g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-27 2009-07-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - RP (Real Photo) 3D
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 260g (0.57 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $900