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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

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").

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The 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 sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm Z37 CX2 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh 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