FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
(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

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2800HD was released 17 months prior to the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2800HD matches up versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX5
S2800HD | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
CX5 | S2800HD | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX5
S2800HD | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has got outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2800HD versus the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and CX5 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and CX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX5 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2900HD | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
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 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $260 | $399 |