Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm T550

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm T550 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm T550 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.