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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S4500 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S4500

 CX2 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S4500 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the CX2.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and CX2.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to provide you with more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (543g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (543g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $341