FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh CX5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.