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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX1

 S2500HD CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 CX1 S2500HD 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX1

 S2500HD CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh CX1
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