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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 17 months later than the CX2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AV200 matches up against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh CX2

 AV200 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm AV200

 CX2 AV200 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh CX2

 AV200 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 and the CX2.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and CX2.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger AV200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh CX2
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $341