• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SD1100 IS advantages over Fujifilm Real 3D W3

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    145g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/1500 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 advantages over Canon SD1100 IS

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1150k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Canon SD1100 IS
Samsung NV30
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Samsung NV30

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Samsung NV30
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Samsung NV30

Compared to Sony DSC-W130

Canon SD1100 IS
Sony DSC-W130
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Sony DSC-W130

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sony DSC-W130
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Sony DSC-W130

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Canon SD1100 IS
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Fujifilm W1

Canon SD1100 IS
Fujifilm W1
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Fujifilm W1

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Fujifilm W1
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Fujifilm W1

Compared to Canon D20

Canon SD1100 IS
Canon D20
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon SD1100 IS vs Canon D20

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Canon D20
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Canon D20

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