FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S2950 was manufactured 23 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2950 scores against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh CX1
S2950 | CX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm S2950
CX1 | S2950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX1
S2950 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 against the CX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and CX1 is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and CX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to deliver more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S2950 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Ricoh CX1 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2990 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 437g (0.96 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (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 life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $330 | $299 |