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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 2 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up vs the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP150 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm XP150

 CX1 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP150 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the CX1.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and CX1.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP150 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Ricoh CX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $260 $299