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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 7 years after the CX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP90 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 85 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm XP90

 CX1 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm XP90 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the CX1.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and CX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm XP90Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $299