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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced November 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 21 months earlier than the CX6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1600 matches up against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Ricoh CX6

 S1600 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CX6 S1600 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2010Newer by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX6

 S1600 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1600 and the CX6.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and CX6 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and CX6.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1600 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than competitors (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Ricoh CX6
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $595