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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was announced 14 months later than the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T300 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh CX3

 T300 CX3 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the FujiFilm T300

 CX3 T300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh CX3

 T300 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys outer measurements 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 CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T300 and the CX3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern T300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh CX3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh CX3
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $329