Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has proportions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.