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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and CX5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 15 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm XF1 CX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm XF1

 CX5 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm XF1 CX5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the CX5.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and CX5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (255g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $399