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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 3 years after the CX4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S9200 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm S9200

 CX4 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S9200 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the CX4.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and CX4.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9200 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 59 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 500 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $211