Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
(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 SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 19 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL240 | CX3 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm SL240
CX3 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL240 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and CX3.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 510g (1.12 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $329 |