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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S4800 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S4800

 CX2 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S4800 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4800 versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and CX2 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and CX2.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to result in greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (518g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (518g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 model 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $341