Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Nikon S32

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 5 years before the S32 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the S32 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has sizing of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the S32.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S32 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S32.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S32 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.