Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2
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![Fujifilm S9900w front Fujifilm S9900w front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-S9900w/Fujifilm-S9900w-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(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 S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm S9900w | CX2 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm S9900w
CX2 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX2
Fujifilm S9900w | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Fujifilm S9900w versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9900w-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and CX2 is 61 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9900w-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-S9900w-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-S9900w-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest 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 WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
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 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $719 | $341 |