FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 13 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F70EXR grades against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has specifications 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 FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The F70EXR has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.