Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.