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Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X100F and Ricoh CX2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and CX2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100F was unveiled 7 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100F grades versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm X100F CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2009More recent by 91 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm X100F

 CX2 Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm X100F CX2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100F comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F and the CX2.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and CX2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and CX2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100F with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will give you extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
69
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (390 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
77
good battery power (390 shots)
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm X100FRicoh CX2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X100F Ricoh CX2
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-18 2009-08-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 102 x 58 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 390 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S DB-70
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $341