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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 11 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS10 scores against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Ricoh CX2

 HS10 CX2 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm HS10

 CX2 HS10 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX2

 HS10 CX2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HS10 versus the CX2.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and CX2 is 60 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and CX2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm HS10 to give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern HS10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
44
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
23
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Ricoh CX2
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $341