Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and CX1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 23 months after the CX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.