Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
(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
- Launched June 2010
Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 19 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm XP50 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm XP50
CX3 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm XP50 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP50 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $329 |