Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony WX500

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 5 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.