• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F80EXR advantages over Ricoh CX5

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $399 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh CX5 advantages over Fujifilm F80EXR

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 280 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 9000

Fujifilm F80EXR
Olympus 9000
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Olympus 9000

Ricoh CX5
Olympus 9000
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Olympus 9000

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Fujifilm F80EXR
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Ricoh CX5
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Wider angle lens

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Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm JZ500

Ricoh CX5
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Nikon S8100

Fujifilm F80EXR
Nikon S8100
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Wider angle lens
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Nikon S8100

Ricoh CX5
Nikon S8100
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Ricoh CX5 vs Nikon S8100

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