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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
Ricoh CX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm XP70 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm XP70

 CX5 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm XP70 CX5 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Ricoh CX5
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