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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S9400W CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 CX2 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S9400W CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the CX2.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and CX2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to give extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (670g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others (670 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WRicoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
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 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
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 500 photos -
Style of battery AA -
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, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $341