Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 4 years after the CX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has outer dimensions 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 CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and CX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.