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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was launched 12 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX1

 S2800HD CX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 CX1 S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX1

 S2800HD CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD vs the CX1.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and CX1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and CX1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S2800HD will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh CX1
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-19
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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-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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $299