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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm SL300 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm SL300

 CX2 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm SL300 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 has outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and CX2.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm SL300 to produce greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (510 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (510g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $341