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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 6 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1600 grades versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX2

 S1600 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CX2 S1600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX2

 S1600 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 and the CX2.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and CX2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and CX2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S1600 to give you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Ricoh CX2
Alternate name FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $341