Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 19 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and CX3.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F770EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.