Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Kodak Z980

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Kodak Z980, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 20 months later than the Z980 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the Z980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z980 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the Z980.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Z980 is 90 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Z980.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Z980 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.