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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm F900EXR CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 CX3 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm F900EXR CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions 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, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the CX3.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and CX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRRicoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $329