Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has specifications 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX230 HS to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.