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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and CX4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm HS35EXR CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 CX4 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm HS35EXR CX4 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the CX4.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX4 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX4.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
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great battery life (600 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $211