Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm Z35 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm Z35
CX4 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh CX4
Fujifilm Z35 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |