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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released at a similar time to the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HS10 grades versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Ricoh CX4

 HS10 CX4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm HS10

 CX4 HS10 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX4

 HS10 CX4 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HS10 vs the CX4.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and CX4 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and CX4.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography features
Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
45
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (666g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Ricoh CX4
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 102 x 59 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 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $211