Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009
(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 Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm Z35 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm Z35
CX3 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm Z35 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and CX3.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NP-45A | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $329 |