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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Released November 2011
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was revealed 10 months before the CX6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2950 scores vs the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh CX6

 S2950 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm S2950

 CX6 S2950 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2011Newer by 10 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX6

 S2950 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 versus the CX6.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and CX6 is 76 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
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 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 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 life 300 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $330 $595