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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 19 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm SL300 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm SL300

 CX3 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm SL300 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers 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) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the CX3.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and CX3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
38
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 206 gr (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 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $329