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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 17 months before the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1800 scores versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh CX5

 S1800 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CX5 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX5

 S1800 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the CX5.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and CX5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and CX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S1800 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX5
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh CX5
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $399