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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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 JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 19 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 CX3 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm JZ100 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the CX3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and CX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
68
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 measurements 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $190 $329