Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX20 IS to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX20 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.