Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 16 months prior to the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and CX3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and CX3.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.