Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.