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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Launched June 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 4 months earlier than the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2800HD grades vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX3

 S2800HD CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 CX3 S2800HD 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX3

 S2800HD CX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the CX3.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and CX3 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and CX3.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh CX3
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus 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 type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $260 $329