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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
34

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh CX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and CX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 9 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Ricoh CX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2021July 2011Fresher by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k920kClearer screen (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh CX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S CX5 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the CX5.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and CX5 is 55 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and CX5.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer extra detail having its extra 92MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
97
 you can focus manually
 MP count great (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
28
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
74
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than others (900 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
91
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect AF
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
67
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count great (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (900 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
66
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
93
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
45
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
34
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (900g)
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm GFX 100SRicoh CX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Ricoh CX5
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2021-01-27 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W235 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $5,999 $399