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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched about the same time to the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S2500HD grades against the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX4

 S2500HD CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 CX4 S2500HD 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX4

 S2500HD CX4 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with physical 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 CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD and the CX4.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and CX4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and CX4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh CX4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Ricoh CX4
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $211