Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was released 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the CX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm XP50 | CX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm XP50
CX1 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm XP50 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the CX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and CX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP50 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $299 |