FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh CX4
S2950 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S2950
CX4 | S2950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX4
S2950 | CX4 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |