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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" 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 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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 10 months earlier than the CX3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z37 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm Z37

 CX3 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm Z37 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 provides 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) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and CX3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design 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 aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $329