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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Announced August 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 13 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX2 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k920kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 CX2 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX2.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 to render more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2009-08-20
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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 model NP-50 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $341