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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
Ricoh CX3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z35 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm Z35

 CX3 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z35 CX3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
54
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
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lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh CX3
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