Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 9 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.