Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX99

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and HX99.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.