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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
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
  • Released June 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8600 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S8600

 CX3 Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S8600 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Ricoh CX3
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