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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX230 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX230 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k461kClearer screen (+689k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX230 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX230 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
61
lighter than competition in class (223g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $900