Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX40 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 64 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX40 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.