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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced June 2010
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 4 months prior to the CX3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1800 scores versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh CX3

 S1800 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CX3 S1800 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX3

 S1800 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 and the CX3.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and CX3 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1800 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh CX3
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $329