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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A100 was released 3 years earlier than the CX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm A100 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm A100

 CX5 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm A100 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical 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 CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the CX5.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and CX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
54
lighter than average in class (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
55
lighter than average in class (124g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $399