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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was unveiled 12 months prior to the CX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HS10 grades vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Ricoh CX5

 HS10 CX5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm HS10

 CX5 HS10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX5

 HS10 CX5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer 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 CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HS10 compared to the CX5.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and CX5 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
45
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
23
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (666g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Ricoh CX5
Alternate name FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $399