Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and CX1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and CX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.