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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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 F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was brought out very close to the CX2 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F70EXR grades vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Ricoh CX2

 F70EXR CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 CX2 F70EXR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX2

 F70EXR CX2 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR versus the CX2.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm F70EXR will resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRRicoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ricoh CX2
Alternate name FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $341