Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and CX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 18 months later than the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.