Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX270 HS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.