Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and CX3 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and CX3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.