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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 months later than the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z37 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm Z37

 CX1 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm Z37 CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got 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) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the CX1.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm Z37 to offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-19
Physical type 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 alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical 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 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-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $299