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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 3 years prior to the CX6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S1500 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S1500

 CX6 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedNovember 2011February 2009More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S1500 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features external dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the CX6.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and CX6 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and CX6.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $595