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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and CX1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 7 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm X-A3 CX1 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2009Newer by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 CX1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm X-A3 CX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the CX1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and CX1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and CX1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
88
good battery power (410 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm X-A3Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Ricoh CX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2009-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 life 410 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $480 $299