Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm SL1000

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm SL1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.