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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
Ricoh CX3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm SL1000 CX3 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 CX3 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm SL1000 CX3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and CX3 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
54
good battery pack (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Ricoh CX3
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