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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 19 months later than the CX3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm XP150 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 CX3 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm XP150 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP150 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Ricoh CX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $329