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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and CX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 5 months after the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm X-S1 CX5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 CX5 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm X-S1 CX5 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the CX5.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX5 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and CX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (920 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
43
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (920 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (920 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm X-S1Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 920g (2.03 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $399