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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the F300EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was brought out 2 months later than the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F300EXR scores against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh CX3

 F300EXR CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 CX3 F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX3

 F300EXR CX3 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR versus the CX3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and CX3.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh CX3
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $329