Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 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
- Announced January 2015
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm S9900w | CX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm S9900w
CX5 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm S9900w | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |