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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced June 2010
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 7 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4000 matches up against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Ricoh CX3

 S4000 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S4000

 CX3 S4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX3

 S4000 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 and the CX3.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and CX3.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S4000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (540g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (206g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (540g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Ricoh CX3
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $329