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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and CX3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm XF1 CX3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012June 2010Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Fujifilm XF1

 CX3 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX3

 Fujifilm XF1 CX3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the CX3.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and CX3.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (255g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX3
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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