Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Released June 2010

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 3 years after the CX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm S8600 | CX3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8600
CX3 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm S8600 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and CX3 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and CX3.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $329 |