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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released at a similar time to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 CX1 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the CX1.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8100fd to show extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Ricoh CX1 Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" 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 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $299