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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 18 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX240 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX240 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k461kClearer display (+689k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detection focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (224 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (230g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (230g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 461k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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