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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 17 months earlier than the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 CX3 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh CX3 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 utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX3 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX3.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
53
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $329