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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 7 months later than the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AX350 matches up vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh CX3

 AX350 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 CX3 AX350 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX3

 AX350 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AX350 versus the CX3.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and CX3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh CX3
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $329