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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and CX4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 13 months before the CX4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200EXR scores versus the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Ricoh CX4

 S200EXR CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 CX4 S200EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh CX4

 S200EXR CX4 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR against the CX4.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and CX4 is 54 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and CX4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm S200EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.6")
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
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incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
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flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (865g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
34
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (865 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Ricoh CX4
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 865 gr (1.91 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $211