Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 7 months after the CX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.