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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 11 months earlier than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX5 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k920kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 CX5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the CX5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and CX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (230g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (230 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 230 grams (0.51 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $399