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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 5 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z33WP CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 CX1 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z33WP CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the CX1.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm Z33WP to result in extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh CX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh CX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 110g (0.24 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 model NP-45 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $197 $299