Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX7V

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 11 months earlier than the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.