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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX280 HS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX280 HS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k461kClearer screen (+689k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX280 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has sizing of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX280 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (233g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (230 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $900