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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
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 F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was announced 10 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the F80EXR grades vs the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Ricoh CX2

 F80EXR CX2 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 CX2 F80EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh CX2

 F80EXR CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR vs the CX2.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and CX2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F80EXR will give more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent F80EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (210g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (210 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
38
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (210 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Ricoh CX2
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-08-20
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $341