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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 7 months later than the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX350 grades vs the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Ricoh CX3

 JX350 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm JX350

 CX3 JX350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh CX3

 JX350 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 features external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JX350 and the CX3.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and CX3.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX350 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger JX350 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Ricoh CX3
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall 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 NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $329