FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Ricoh CX3
S4000 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm S4000
CX3 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX3
S4000 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |