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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JV100 grades versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh CX3

 JV100 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 CX3 JV100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh CX3

 JV100 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JV100 versus the CX3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and CX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JV100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh CX3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $99 $329