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Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
35
Overall
32

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 5 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S9800 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S9800

 CX2 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm S9800 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the CX2.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and CX2.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm S9800Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $341