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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Launched June 2010
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was introduced 10 months before the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F70EXR grades against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Ricoh CX3

 F70EXR CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 CX3 F70EXR 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX3

 F70EXR CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F70EXR against the CX3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and CX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
31
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ricoh CX3
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $329