Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8500 was released 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm S8500 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S8500
| CX2 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm S8500 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the CX2.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and CX2.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 185 gr (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 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $341 |