Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and CX3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 19 months after the CX3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.