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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and CX1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 7 years before the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S2 Pro CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 CX1 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2002Newer by 79 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k117kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S2 Pro CX1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the CX1.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and CX1 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and CX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh CX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProRicoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Ricoh CX1
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2002-08-02 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $299