Canon SX260 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 22 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX260 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.