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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and CX3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 10 years before the CX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S1 Pro CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 CX3 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2000Fresher by 119 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k200kClearer display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S1 Pro CX3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has got external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the CX3.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and CX3 is 56 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and CX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh CX3 will render greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
35
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Ricoh CX3
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2000-08-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3040 x 2016 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 320 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3"
Screen resolution 200 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820g (1.81 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,000 $329