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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 21 months prior to the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2800HD scores against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX6

 S2800HD CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 CX6 S2800HD 
ReleasedNovember 2011February 2010Newer by 21 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX6

 S2800HD CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD compared to the CX6.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and CX6 is 75 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and CX6.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDRicoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-11-15
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
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 Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $260 $595