Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
CX1 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |