Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed March 2013
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm S8400W | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S8400W
CX2 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm S8400W | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the CX2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and CX2.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to provide you with extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-22 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $341 |