FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Ricoh CX6
S2800HD | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm S2800HD
CX6 | S2800HD | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Ricoh CX6
S2800HD | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |