Casio EX-Z550 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 grades against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has specifications of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.