Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S8400W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the Fujifilm S8400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Fujifilm S8400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8400W is 90 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.