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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm T550 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm T550

 CX2 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm T550 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the CX2.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $341