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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm T550 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm T550

 CX3 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm T550 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the CX3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and CX3.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
47
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $329