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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and CX6 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was announced 16 months prior to the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh CX6

 F300EXR CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 CX6 F300EXR 
RevealedNovember 2011July 2010Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX6

 F300EXR CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the CX6.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and CX6.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 ID NP-50 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $595