Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | CX4 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
CX4 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |