FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX4

Here is a detailed review of the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 5 months later than the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the CX4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and CX4.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.