Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Nikon P7800

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the P7800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the P7800.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and P7800 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon P7800 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.