FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and CX6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S200EXR grades against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR and the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and CX6 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S200EXR will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.