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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S1 versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S1 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm S1

 CX1 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S1 CX1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the CX1.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and CX1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and CX1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680g)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (680g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $299