Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX80

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.