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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 2 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S4500 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Fujifilm S4500

 CX6 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX6

 Fujifilm S4500 CX6 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the CX6.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh CX6
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 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/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $595