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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced June 2010
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 4 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 scores against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX3

 S1600 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CX3 S1600 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX3

 S1600 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1600 vs the CX3.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and CX3 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and CX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S1600 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Ricoh CX3
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $329