Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung SL720

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured within a month of the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has external measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SL720.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SL720 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.