Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Ricoh CX6
Fujifilm S1500 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S1500
CX6 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX6
Fujifilm S1500 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |