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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 7 months after the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX300 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh CX3

 JX300 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm JX300

 CX3 JX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX3

 JX300 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 compared to the CX3.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent JX300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
31
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (130g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than others (206g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh CX3
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $329