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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 15 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX370 CX3 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm JX370

 CX3 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JX370 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX370 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
31
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $159 $329