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Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced 6 months later than the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm T400 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm T400

 CX5 Fujifilm T400 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm T400 CX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the CX5.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and CX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T400
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 159 grams (0.35 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $399