Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | CX5 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
CX5 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |