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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX730 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2010More recent by 81 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SX730 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k922kSharper display (+228k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SX730 HS Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (230g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (230g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 20.3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $900