Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh CX2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 17 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the CX2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CX2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.