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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 6 months prior to the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh CX5

 AX350 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm AX350

 CX5 AX350 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX5

 AX350 CX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 versus the CX5.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and CX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
30
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh CX5
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 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 style AA -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $399