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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 5 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3200 matches up versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh CX4

 S3200 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S3200

 CX4 S3200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX4

 S3200 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 against the CX4.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and CX4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Ricoh CX4
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $211