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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm T300 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the T300 grades vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh CX1

 T300 CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm T300

 CX1 T300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh CX1

 T300 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 versus Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T300 against the CX1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern T300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh CX1
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-02-19
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $299