Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(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
- Announced June 2010
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Ricoh CX3
| Fujifilm S8400W | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8400W
| CX3 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX3
| Fujifilm S8400W | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and CX3.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Ricoh CX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-03-22 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 life | 300 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $329 |