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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Revealed November 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 10 months prior to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S4000 matches up against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Ricoh CX6

 S4000 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm S4000

 CX6 S4000 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX6

 S4000 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 compared to the CX6.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and CX6.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
46
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Ricoh CX6
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $595