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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S8400W CX2 
IntroducedMarch 2013August 2009More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 CX2 Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S8400W CX2 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WRicoh CX2
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