Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX3 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX3.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.