Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3
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33 Features
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm Z37 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm Z37
CX3 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX3
Fujifilm Z37 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |