Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm S9200 | CX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm S9200
CX5 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm S9200 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |