Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX2

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and CX2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX2 is 52 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S1 will give you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.