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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX530 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 54 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX530 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k461kCrisper screen (+689k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX530 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (1.6 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
55
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (230g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-08-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 3D RP(Real Photo) HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 1,150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $379 $900