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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Ricoh CX4

 Fujifilm S1 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and CX4 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
55
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
62
great battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
56
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (680g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh CX4
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Ricoh 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