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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was introduced 12 months after the CX2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR matches up versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh CX2

 F300EXR CX2 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 CX2 F300EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX2

 F300EXR CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR vs the CX2.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and CX2.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer F300EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh CX2
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 215g (0.47 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 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 ID NP-50 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $341