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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 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 XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP200 CX2 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2009Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm XP200

 CX2 Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP200 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and CX2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to provide you with more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
45
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Ricoh CX2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 232g (0.51 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $341