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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 5 months after the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the AX350 matches up vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh CX4

 AX350 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm AX350

 CX4 AX350 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX4

 AX350 CX4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AX350 against the CX4.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and CX4.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
28
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh CX4
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus 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 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $211