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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 16 months prior to the CX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm A100 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm A100

 CX3 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm A100 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the CX3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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