FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S2500HD was revealed 12 months before the CX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD scores versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh CX5
| S2500HD | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| CX5 | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh CX5
| S2500HD | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD against the CX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and CX5 is 78 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and CX5.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S2500HD to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Ricoh CX5 |
| Also called | FinePix S2600HD | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| 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 | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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-100 |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $399 |