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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 6 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1800 matches up vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh CX2

 S1800 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CX2 S1800 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX2

 S1800 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 versus the CX2.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and CX2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and CX2.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S1800 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh CX2
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
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 All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $341