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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 6 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z35 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Z35

 CX1 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z35 CX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the CX1.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm Z35 to give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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-45A 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 1 1
Launch price $130 $299