Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has proportions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.