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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 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 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 3 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm S9900w CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 CX5 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm S9900w CX5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features 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) 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 S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the CX5.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and CX5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and CX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm S9900wRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm S9900w Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $719 $399