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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was introduced 5 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2950 grades against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh CX4

 S2950 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S2950

 CX4 S2950 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX4

 S2950 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 compared to the CX4.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and CX4 is 76 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and CX4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Ricoh CX4
Also Known as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (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 life 300 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $211