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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched November 2011
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 21 months prior to the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XP10 scores against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Ricoh CX6

 XP10 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the FujiFilm XP10

 CX6 XP10 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2010More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh CX6

 XP10 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 features outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the XP10 vs the CX6.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and CX6.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm XP10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
30
has tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
60
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
27
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh CX6
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Ricoh CX6
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 135 gr (0.30 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $175 $595