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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 6 months earlier than the CX4 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1600 matches up against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX4

 S1600 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CX4 S1600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX4

 S1600 CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 versus the CX4.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and CX4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and CX4.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S1600 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Ricoh CX4
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $211