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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8500 CX3 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8500

 CX3 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8500 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the CX3.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
31
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than average (670 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
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 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $329