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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was manufactured 2 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm S9200 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm S9200

 CX5 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm S9200 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the CX5.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and CX5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and CX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9200 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (205g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $399