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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Ricoh CX4
(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 August 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 13 months earlier than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z35 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm Z35

 CX4 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm Z35 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the CX4.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and CX4.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
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 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $211