FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2
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![FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD/FujiFilm-S2500HD-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX2 front Ricoh CX2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX2/Ricoh-CX2-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other 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
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S2500HD was manufactured 11 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2500HD grades vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX2
S2500HD | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
CX2 | S2500HD | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX2
S2500HD | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the CX2.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and CX2 is 78 and 93 respectively.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and CX2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S2500HD should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2500HD-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX2 |
Alternate name | FinePix S2600HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-20 |
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 | 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $341 |