Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 24 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features outer measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.