FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was unveiled 17 months later than the CX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2500HD grades vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX1
S2500HD | CX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
CX1 | S2500HD | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX1
S2500HD | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the CX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and CX1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and CX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2500HD to produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S2500HD is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX1 |
Also called as | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
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 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Mic 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 | 337g (0.74 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $299 |