Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 5 years after the CX2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the CX2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and CX2.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to offer more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.