Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 2 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm XP70 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm XP70
CX5 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm XP70 | CX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and CX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45S | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $399 |