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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S9400W CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 CX3 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm S9400W CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the CX3.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and CX3.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
54
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (670g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 206g (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 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 500 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $329