FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix S2900HD
(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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was introduced 6 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S2800HD matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX2
S2800HD | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
CX2 | S2800HD | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX2
S2800HD | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD versus the CX2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and CX2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and CX2.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX2 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-20 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 437 gr (0.96 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $260 | $341 |