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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 6 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP90 CX2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009More recent by 78 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm XP90

 CX2 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm XP90 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the CX2.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and CX2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
46
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm XP90Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Ricoh CX2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-15 2009-08-20
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 resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 shots -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $341