FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 17 months after the CX2 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR grades against the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the CX2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and CX2 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and CX2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.