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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 August 2010
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and CX4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 17 months later than the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 CX4 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the CX4.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and CX4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $211