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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 24 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm Z33WP CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 CX5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm Z33WP CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the CX5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and CX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography info
Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
60
environment proof
lighter than others (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than others (110g)
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh CX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $197 $399