Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX5

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the CX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and CX5 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and CX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.