Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL300 | CX3 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm SL300
CX3 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm SL300 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |