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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 6 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3200 scores against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh CX5

 S3200 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm S3200

 CX5 S3200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX5

 S3200 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX5 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 differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3200 and the CX5.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and CX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and CX5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S3200 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (540g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Ricoh CX5
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $399