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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

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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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8400W CX3 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 CX3 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8400W CX3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WRicoh 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
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