Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.