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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
35
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released within a month of the CX2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm Z35 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm Z35

 CX2 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm Z35 CX2 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and CX2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm Z35 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-08-20
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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal 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 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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-45A DB-70
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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $341