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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 6 months after the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XP10 matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Ricoh CX2

 XP10 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm XP10

 CX2 XP10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh CX2

 XP10 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XP10 vs the CX2.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and CX2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm XP10 to render more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than others (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
30
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than others (135 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
27
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Ricoh CX2
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 ID NP-45A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $175 $341