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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and CX5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 24 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F70EXR matches up vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Ricoh CX5

 F70EXR CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 CX5 F70EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX5

 F70EXR CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the CX5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and CX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The F70EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Ricoh CX5
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 205g (0.45 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-50 DB-100
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 Single Single
Retail price $280 $399