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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and CX4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 2 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 CX4 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR CX4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions 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 HS50 EXR versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the CX4.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and CX4 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and CX4.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor size is small (1/2")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
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great battery life (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $211