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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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 S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 7 months earlier than the CX2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 CX2 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S8100fd CX2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the CX2.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and CX2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8100fd to produce greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh CX2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-08-20
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 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $341