Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 19 months prior to the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the SZ-30MR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ-30MR is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.