Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh CX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and CX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced within a month of the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and CX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.