Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and CX3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.