Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon AW130

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the AW130 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the AW130.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and AW130 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and AW130.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.