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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Revealed August 2010
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and CX4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was released 5 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Ricoh CX4

 HS20 EXR CX4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 CX4 HS20 EXR 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX4

 HS20 EXR CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the CX4.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and CX4 is 58 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and CX4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than average in class (730 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
50
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (730 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRRicoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Ricoh CX4
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 730g (1.61 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $211