Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm X-A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 11 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X-A7. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Fujifilm X-A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the Fujifilm X-A7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Fujifilm X-A7.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.