Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm IS Pro comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 55 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.