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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 19 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX1 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k920kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 CX1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the CX1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 to render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Real 3D W3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
27
big screen (3.5")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (230g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-50 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $900 $299