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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
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 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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX3

 S2500HD CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 CX3 S2500HD 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX3

 S2500HD CX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and CX3 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh CX3
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