Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Revealed January 2014
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S1 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S1 was introduced 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm S1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm S1
| CX4 | Fujifilm S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm S1 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
| Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and CX4 is 60 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and CX4.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | 350 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $211 |