Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 3 years before the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.