Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Revealed June 2010
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm SL1000 was released 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL1000 | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm SL1000
CX3 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL1000 | CX3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the CX3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX3.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal 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 display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 659 grams (1.45 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 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 life | 350 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $329 |