FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX3
S2800HD | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
CX3 | S2800HD | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX3
S2800HD | CX3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |