Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh CX6

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and CX6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 9 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and CX6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.