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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 12 months later than the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1600 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX1

 S1600 CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CX1 S1600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX1

 S1600 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 against the CX1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and CX1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and CX1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S1600 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S1600 will have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Ricoh CX1
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $299