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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Announced August 2010
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 6 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2800HD scores against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX4

 S2800HD CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 CX4 S2800HD 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX4

 S2800HD CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD versus the CX4.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and CX4 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and CX4.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh CX4
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 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 437g (0.96 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $211