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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and CX1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR CX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 CX1 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the CX1.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide you with more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $299