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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was brought out 16 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX1 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX1 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010March 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX1 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (615g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (230g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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big screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
57
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (615g)
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (230 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-08-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $900