Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon P330

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the P330 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 4 years before the P330 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the P330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features outer measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon P330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the P330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and P330 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and P330.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P330 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.