FujiFilm S2950 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 18 months later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2950 scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has sizing of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S2950 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.