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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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 CX4
(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
  • Released August 2010
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 4 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S9900w CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 CX4 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S9900w CX4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the CX4.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and CX4.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9900w to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm S9900wRicoh CX4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 59 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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