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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and CX4 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm X20 CX4 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2010Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm X20

 CX4 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm X20 CX4 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the CX4.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and CX4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and CX4.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X20 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X20 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 59 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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $211