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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 19 months after the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S4200 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S4200

 CX3 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S4200 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and CX3.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $329