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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh CX1
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched very close to the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm A100 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm A100

 CX1 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm A100 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the CX1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and CX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm A100 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2009-02-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $299