Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z37 was launched about the same time to the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm Z37 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm Z37
| CX2 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX2
| Fujifilm Z37 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and CX2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm Z37 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-08-20 |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| 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 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $341 |