FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
(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
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2500HD was announced very close to the CX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2500HD scores versus the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX3
S2500HD | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
CX3 | S2500HD | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX3
S2500HD | CX3 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has external 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) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the CX3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and CX3 is 78 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and CX3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX3 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $329 |