Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and CX1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 years after the CX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the CX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and CX1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will give you more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.