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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP50 CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm XP50

 CX1 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP50 CX1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Ricoh CX1
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