Clicky

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The S1800 was launched 6 months prior to the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1800 matches up versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh CX4

 S1800 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CX4 S1800 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX4

 S1800 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 and the CX4.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and CX4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and CX4.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S1800 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh CX4
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh CX4
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-08-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $211