Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm S8600

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the Fujifilm S8600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S8600 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.