FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX4
S1600 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S1600
CX4 | S1600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX4
S1600 | CX4 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |