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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX160 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX160 IS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX160 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions 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 W3 has dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others (291g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen larger than average (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life 380 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $900