Fujifilm F660EXR vs Ricoh CX2

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and CX2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 2 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the CX2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F660EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.