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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and CX5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 6 months earlier than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Ricoh CX5

 HS20 EXR CX5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 CX5 HS20 EXR 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX5

 HS20 EXR CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the CX5.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and CX5 is 58 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and CX5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (730g)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Ricoh CX5
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 205 grams (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 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $399