FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S3250
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3200 was launched 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3200 scores versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh CX2
S3200 | CX2 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm S3200
CX2 | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX2
S3200 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 compared to the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and CX2.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S3200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Ricoh CX2 |
Alternative name | FinePix S3250 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $190 | $341 |