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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 16 months prior to the CX6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS10 matches up vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Ricoh CX6

 HS10 CX6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm HS10

 CX6 HS10 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2010Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX6

 HS10 CX6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HS10 versus the CX6.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and CX6 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and CX6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
41
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
45
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
23
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (666g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Ricoh CX6
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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