Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS 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 sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 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).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.