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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S1 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S1

 CX2 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S1 CX2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and CX2 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and CX2.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
55
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
62
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
56
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-08-20
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $341